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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,398.26, 17,095.68 and 3,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,398.26, 17,095.68 and 3,606.06 is: 5,408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,398.26 : 17,095.68 = 3,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,398.26/17,095.68 = 3,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,398.26x = 17,095.68 × 3,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,398.26x = 61,648,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,648,099.58/11,398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,408.55

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